Design Museum of Barcelona

I liked the first exhibit with all the furniture pieces - there are descriptors to give the pieces some context and enable the visitor to appreciate the balance of form and function of each piece. A couple of the exhibits were closed unfortunately which i felt limited the experience there since I saw interesting things on Google photos that I was not able to view in person. They had a good exhibit on the evolution of clothing although I felt it was exceedingly dry and uninteresting with the way they presented the information - it was a constant verbal dump of words on the wall and was minimally engaging. I think this museum is still worth a visit if u have some time to kill, but I would skip it if u have only a couple of days in Barcelona and wish to get a better bang for your time.

DESIGN MUSEUM OF BARCELONA The Disseny Hub Barcelona (Design Hub Barcelona) is a multifunctional facility located in the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes. It serves as a hub for design and innovation in the city. The building, designed by MBM Arquitectes (Josep Martorell, Oriol Bohigas, and David Mackay), combines modernist and functional design principles, making it a standout piece of contemporary architecture. Here’s an overview of its design and purpose: Architectural Overview 1. Form and Structure: • The building has a rectangular, monolithic form with angular protrusions that give it a bold, geometric character. • Its façade is clad with metallic panels, creating a minimalist, industrial aesthetic. • The structure integrates seamlessly into its surroundings, with elevated sections creating shaded areas and open spaces beneath. 2. Integration with Public Space: • The Disseny Hub includes open plazas and green areas that connect the interior to the urban environment of Plaça de les Glòries. • A sloping ramp invites visitors to ascend to the upper levels, blending accessibility with aesthetic design. 3. Interior Layout: • The building is organized into functional zones, each serving a different purpose: • Exhibition Areas: Large, flexible spaces for temporary and permanent exhibits on design, architecture, and creativity. • Research and Documentation Center: A repository for design history and resources, aimed at professionals and students. • Auditorium: A multi-use space for lectures, workshops, and events. • Offices and Workspaces: Dedicated to design professionals and organizations. • Natural light is prioritized through skylights and open layouts, creating an inviting atmosphere. Functionality and Vision 1. Cultural Hub: • Hosts exhibits and events focusing on graphic design, industrial design, architecture, and fashion. • Home to Museu del Disseny de Barcelona (Barcelona Design Museum), which showcases over 70,000 items, including textiles, furniture, and decorative arts. 2. Innovation and Collaboration: • A space for creatives to collaborate, hosting workshops, lectures, and networking events. • Facilities for prototyping, experimenting, and learning using cutting-edge design technologies. 3. Sustainability: • Built with energy-efficient materials and systems. • Designed to adapt to future urban developments and environmental needs. 4. Educational Outreach: • Programs for schools and universities. • Interactive exhibits aimed at engaging the public with design concepts. Symbolism The Disseny Hub is a reflection of Barcelona’s identity as a global design capital, blending the city’s rich tradition of craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Its bold architecture is a statement of the city’s commitment to creativity and sustainability.

I loved the museum. They have three floors the first one about objects, the second one about graphic design and last one about fashion design. One tip: Sunday it’s free after 3pm

If you are interested in the history of design you must visit this museum; it puts into perspective the importance of the Spanish, Catalán, influencia in mud century and contemporary design

Awesome museum showcasing the evolution of design in Spain. Thanks to the exhibition on the first floor I was able to better understand the city design as well! For instance, I was a bit puzzled that the stop signs for pedestrians do not make any sound for blind people, only to realize that they can connect to a device and thus provide the k d guidance. The design of the building itself is fascinating, as it should be for the design museum. Went there on the first Sunday of the month and got a free admission.

A good and inspiring collection of designs. Having 4 floors created some expectations, but 2 of them were empty, so the tour ended a bit quickly. At the end, D-Shop saved the day. It's like a normal tour, except you can also buy

Really cool design museum, tickets were around €4 - €6 you get to visit 3 exhibitions out of 4. One is about the impacts of design on every day life, another on graphic design and the third on fashion design.

A great art space in Barcelona. I visited on the last day of the Digital Impact exhibition, and loved every minute of my visit. I have always found the implementation of technology and art fascinating, and it was a truly brilliant exhibition, with so much to see. There are also some free art galleries you can explore, which are well worth looking around.

Simple design museum but more from the angle of Spanish design. I think it was 6 euros to get in but you get to reuse your ticket for up to 6 months. Basement floor had an exhibition showcasing winners of a design competition (graphic, ad, fashion, architecture, interior). Other floors had a collection of objects from various modern and past centuries of industrial design, a short history fashion over the centuries which was interesting to see, and examples of Spanish graphic design since the 1980s. The basement floor has a nice looking cafe which seemed very popular for lunch (ie. After 1pm) and had a good prix fixe deal, starter, main, dessert, drink, bread for 13 euros on a weekday, or 10 euros without dessert.

Great David Bowie Is exhibit here! Very expensive but I do understand, because it is a private collection! Definitely go and see the David Bowie exhibit, you will not regret it! It includes tons of his music, artwork, costumes, and more! Downside: no photos allowed. Upside: if you're sneaky, you can sneak some pics. Best part of exhibit is definitely the Space Odyssey part! If you have limited time do not do this because it is going to mesmerize you and you will spend 2 to 3 hours here!

I was here for the OFFF conference actually. First time when I saw the name I misread it as "Museu de Disney", it was quite funny, I have the time idea that there is something to do with the Disney. But nope, this is a museum of modern art. Inside the building was quite big, it got the really huge conference room for presentations. I like the style of the building, it is quite modern and yet got the Bauhaus style look. At the of the building has a man made pond, it kinda nice to just sit around it and start a conversation. Also they a nice Café here. In case people want coffee. I only had a glance of some of the exhibitions here during my visit. It seems quite interesting, more of works were the local artists. But again, I was more here of the OFFF, didn't really check all the exhibition. I think, I will be back again to check them out, when next time I am in town.

Museu del Disseny was very close to the hotel we stayed at in Barcelona, so on our last day, a Saturday morning, I decided to discover what's in there. The experience was somewhat unusual to me, as in the beginning, I had a small museum on my own: no one but the staff and myself were around. They advised me to visit the museum top down and I followed the instruction. On the way upwards, I could not resist the temptation to take a selfie at the designated spot with comic bubbles on the wall - if only I would find out how to master the art of smiling at my own place, I would sure share with you. At the time of the visit, the exhibitions were the following: on the fourth floor, the history of commercial graphic design in advertising "from trade to profession" - it was interesting to see how different yet similar ads were in the past few decades. My favourite was the fashion presentation on the second floor: a really well structured exhibition built around proving that the four principles of lengthening-profiling- adding and distracting volume guided fashion since it came to exist, and also sneaking a contemporary designer piece in to every showcase, inspired by the age the stage was about. The second floor is dedicated to collections of author-centered art, including ceramics, glassware, textile and such, displaying an amazingly wide selection. The first floor is all about design and its influence. The aspect of how it is able to make every day objects more useful, full of interesting ideas is something I always like to see more of. To sum up, I think that the entry fee to this small and hidden curiosity was 6 Euros really well spent. If you are nearby, give it a try.

We just happened to plan a trip to this museum on the last day of the David Bowie Exhibition. I had no idea what to expect. It was truly one of the coolest music experiences I've ever had. It was three hours of incredible music, imagery and a look at fifty years of pop culture. We walked out feeling so fortunate to have been to a city that it was showing in. The museum is gorgeous and the pastries and other foods while you wait to get in to the exhibit are lIke nothing I've ever seen in the states.